The 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is a pretty, supple wine with sweet red fruit and an accessible personality. The heat of the vintage is felt in the sweet notes of fruit and oak that linger on the finish. Ideally the oak could be a little more integrated and the tannins might be more finessed, but this is a nicely poised effort from Altesino. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

A medium-bodied Brunello, with fresh acidity, medium tannins and a clean finish. Best after 2009. 9,000 cases made, 2,200 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino Select to Add